How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Replacement Keys

If you've lost your one Citroen car key and are in search of an alternative, it's best to go to a trusted auto locksmith. It will save you both time and money. You'll need to take your car to the dealership, and present your identification documents in order to receive a replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to arrive. After it arrives then you'll have to return to the store to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This is time-consuming and costly.

Citroen offers several different key types, depending on the model and year of your vehicle. Some models use keys that open the door at an afar, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most keys feature transponder chips that are used to communicate with your car. The embedded chip inside the key needs to be programmed to work with your specific car.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your location and re-synchronize your key with your vehicle. They will have all the necessary diagnostic equipment to do the job and won't cost as much as dealers would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip on your key is designed to prevent the hot-wiring of your car. This is a popular method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own keys with chip, it will disable your immobilizer if the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely effective in preventing car theft.

The transponder chips that are in your citroen key fob ds3 keys can be out of sync with your car at times Therefore, it's crucial to keep them safe. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. This will cost you much less than the dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.

A transponder key will simplify your life if you enjoy kayaking, fishing or surfing. Instead of worrying about carrying a metal key to carry in case you have to lock your car when you're away, this type of key is waterproof and can be safely left in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys stolen or lost

The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you have a difficult time remembering where you have put things, consider putting the spare key in an area that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing keys in a vibrant colour or pattern.

Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans didn't use transponders so making an extra key is easy and can be made at the site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will come with a transponder built into them that must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys have been stolen or lost you'll need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. The keys will take two to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before you are able drive it. We can program and cut replacement keys in a fraction the time required at the dealership, and at a lower price.

We can also reprogram damaged Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with the vehicle. This is not something that can be handled by your local garage or Mechanic but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans for doing this fast and efficiently.